Legal and Ethical Dilemmas in Social Care: Online Learning Quizzes

Question 1

What is the difference between confidentiality and data protection?

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Confidentiality refers to keeping personal information secure, while data protection refers to the broader legal requirements for handling personal data

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Confidentiality applies to all types of information, while data protection only applies to personal information

Question 2

What is the purpose of the Care Act 2014?

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To reform the law on care and support for adults and children in England

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To set standards for social care practice

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To provide financial support to social care services

Question 3

A social care worker discovers that a client with dementia is being financially exploited by a family member. What is the worker's primary ethical obligation in this situation?

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Report the suspected abuse to the appropriate authorities.

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Confront the family member directly about the exploitation.

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Keep the information confidential to protect the client's privacy.

Question 4

A young adult with learning disabilities expresses a desire to move into independent living. However, their social worker believes they are not yet ready and recommends continued supported living. What principle is the social worker likely prioritizing in this situation?

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Best Interests

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Autonomy

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Beneficence

Question 5

A social care agency is considering implementing a new policy that would require all staff to attend mandatory religious services. What legal principle would this policy likely violate?

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The Equality Act 2010

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The Care Act 2014

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The Mental Capacity Act 2005

Question 6

A social care worker receives a request from a client's family to withhold information about the client's health condition. The worker knows that this information is relevant to the client's care plan. What ethical dilemma does the worker face?

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Confidentiality vs. Best Interests

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Autonomy vs. Paternalism

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Beneficence vs. Non-maleficence

Question 7

Which of the following is an example of a situation that may require a social care worker to seek legal advice?

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A client expresses a wish to end their life.

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A client expresses concerns about their living arrangements.

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A client requests a change in their care plan.

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A client refuses to take medication.

Question 8

A social care worker witnesses a colleague engaging in inappropriate behavior towards a client. What is the worker's professional responsibility in this situation?

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Report the incident to the appropriate supervisor or manager.

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Ignore the incident and hope it doesn't happen again.

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Confront the colleague directly about their behavior.

Question 9

Which ethical principle is most closely aligned with the concept of 'informed consent' in social care?

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Autonomy

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Non-maleficence

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Justice

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Beneficence

Question 10

A social care agency is developing a new training program for its staff. What should be the primary focus of the training in terms of legal and ethical dilemmas?

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Applying legal and ethical frameworks to real-life scenarios.

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Memorizing key legal documents and ethical principles.

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Discussing hypothetical ethical dilemmas.

Question 11

Which of the following is NOT a key ethical principle that should guide social care practice?

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Efficiency

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Beneficence

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Autonomy

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Justice

Question 12

A social care practitioner has a duty to report any suspected abuse or neglect. This duty is known as:

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Mandatory reporting

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Voluntary reporting

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Confidentiality

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Disclosure

Question 13

Which of the following is a potential ethical dilemma faced by social care practitioners when working with vulnerable adults?

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Balancing autonomy and protection

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Working with multiple agencies

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Managing resources

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Maintaining confidentiality

Question 14

The Mental Capacity Act (2005) establishes the principle of:

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Presumption of capacity

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Best interests

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Self-determination

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Least restrictive intervention

Question 15

Which of the following is a possible benefit of using a multi-agency approach in social care?

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Improved coordination and efficiency

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Increased duplication

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Diminished accountability

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Reduced cost

Question 16

A social care practitioner has a duty to respect the privacy of service users. This duty is known as:

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Confidentiality

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Non-maleficence

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Justice

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Autonomy

Question 17

The General Social Care Council (GSCC) is the regulatory body responsible for:

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Setting standards and registering social workers

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Funding social care services

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Investigating complaints

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Providing training

Question 18

Which of the following is a potential consequence of failing to follow ethical guidelines in social care practice?

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Harm to service users

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Improved reputation

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Reduced workload

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Increased funding

Question 19

Social care practitioners have a duty to continually develop their professional knowledge and skills. This duty is known as:

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Continuing professional development (CPD)

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Appraisal

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Supervision

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Training